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The race towards CAN PAMOJA 2027 is officially underway! Forty-eight African nations are competing to secure one of the 24 qualifying spots for the final phase, jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
Tous les pays africains, Africa
The qualifying campaign for CAN 2027 (Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania, from June 19 to July 17) kicks off during a full FIFA international break, with the first two matchdays played between September 24 and October 6, 2026. Matchdays 3 and 4 will follow in November, before a conclusion in March 2027. A notable feature of this edition: the three host nations automatically qualify, which reduces the stakes in each of their groups to just one additional qualifying spot.
Tous les pays africains
A true cornerstone of Senegal's defense, Kalidou Koulibaly has been in freefall these past few months. Far from his true level, the Lions' captain could lose both his captaincy and his starting spot in the center of defense.
Sénégal
Two days before their entry into the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, Ghana are experiencing several changes within their squad. Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players, while Mohammed Kudus has ultimately been withdrawn from the selection. At the same time, Asamoah Gyan rejoins the Black Stars in a supporting role.
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire
Taken off early on Sunday during Getafe's victory (1-0) over Malaga, Djené Dakonam is doubtful for the first two matchdays of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers in which the Togo Éperviers face Burundi (September 25) at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé and then Zambia (September 29) in Ndola.
Togo
Named head coach of South Sudan this summer, Christian N'Sengi-Biembe returns to an African touchline just over five years after his experience with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Determined, the Congolese coach arrives to rebuild the national team while also overseeing the youth national teams, with the aim of developing a distinct identity for a footballing nation that dreams of a first qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Soudan du Sud, RD Congo
Almost no one expected Amine Harit to reach this level. At the end of June, the local press was reporting that OM had no plans to rely on him for the 2026-2027 season, and his return from loan seemed to be nothing more than an administrative formality before a new departure. Three months later, the Moroccan midfielder is one of the key faces in the Marseille starting eleven.
Maroc
It's the chef's surprise. Hervé Renard, who will not be able to count on Guéla Doué, injured, has called up Luck Zogbé to replace him. This choice by the Eléphants manager is already causing controversy.
Côte d'Ivoire
In a thrilling and tight derby that ended in a goalless draw (0-0), Gambia caused a sensation by winning on penalties against Sénégal, the two-time defending champions. While the Baby Scorpions claim their very first regional title, the tournament also ends on a note of honor for the young Lionceaux, who pick up a number of the individual awards.
Gambie, Tous les pays africains, Sénégal
At 32 years old, Louis Mafouta returns to Ligue 1 this season with Le Mans, a club he helped win promotion from Ligue 2 last season, four years after his first experience in the colours of Metz. And the Central African striker is enjoying a dazzling start in the French top flight with Les Manceaux.
Centrafrique
After an almost blank season marked by a serious knee injury, Ernest Nuamah is starting to rediscover his form with Olympique Lyonnais. The Ghanaian forward, who has scored three goals in four Ligue 1 matches since the start of the season, scored a brace on Saturday during OL's emphatic victory against Rennes (4-0). A renaissance that now needs to be confirmed over time.
Ghana
He arrives as a medical joker with a point to prove. Alidu Seidu left Stade Rennais to join OGC Nice, where he is on loan without a purchase option. At 26, the Ghanaian defender knows that this loan may be the turning point of his career.
Ghana
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